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How far is Qaanaaq from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 2016 miles / 3245 kilometers / 1752 nautical miles.

Gander International Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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2016
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3245
Kilometers
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1752
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 19 min
CO2 emission
219 kg

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Distance from Gander to Qaanaaq

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gander to Qaanaaq. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2016.339 miles
  • 3244.984 kilometers
  • 1752.151 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2011.597 miles
  • 3237.352 kilometers
  • 1748.030 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Gander to Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Gander to Qaanaaq generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gander to Qaanaaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ).

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W
Destination Qaanaaq Airport
City: Qaanaaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: NAQ
ICAO Code: BGQQ
Coordinates: 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W